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Single Network Name for wired and wireless network
Here is the details on current setup on my home network.
I have a Motorola Modem/Router provided by ATT Fiber, it is in my communication box. One of the ethernet port from Motorola connects to ...
Yes. Turn off the WiFi radios on the Motorola. It should not matter what name you use for the Motorola WiFi network, because you will not be using it.
The way you have things wired now, if Orbi is not setup in AP mode, Orbi will isolate everything plugged into the Motorola and switch from anything connected to the Orbi WiFi or LAN ports. That's working as designed, with Orbi in Router mode. Change Orbi to AP mode and you will be good.
If you set Orbi to Access Point mode using the management GUI under Advanced, Advanced Setup, Router/AP Mode, then all your wired and wireless devices will be on the same network and will be able to see each other.
Ok, let me try. Shall I keep the Network Name same for both Motorola and Orbi? Any other settings that I need to update or change on either of the devices?
Also, still keep the WiFi radio off for Motorola, correct?
Yes. Turn off the WiFi radios on the Motorola. It should not matter what name you use for the Motorola WiFi network, because you will not be using it.
The way you have things wired now, if Orbi is not setup in AP mode, Orbi will isolate everything plugged into the Motorola and switch from anything connected to the Orbi WiFi or LAN ports. That's working as designed, with Orbi in Router mode. Change Orbi to AP mode and you will be good.